In doing some research regarding what experts, community folks and even professional politicians think makes an individual a good candidates, I came across a very attention-grabbing article from the Culture Kitchen blog site.
The writer shared what he looks for in a well suited candidate, and according to him they; “are smart, articulate and good on issues, but…what really makes a candidate kick ass – dedication to the community.” (Culture Kitchen, August, 2006)
Additionally, this blogger who goes by the name Mole333, contends that there are probably a large number of Americans who want to see up-front community activism BEFORE they give a candidate their vote. More to the point, candidates who prove their dedication to the community deserve community support, and in fact this grassroots type of candidate requires the community’s support to win the election.
So remember look for candidates who are intelligent and have a proven dedicated tracked record in the community. “They don’t blend in with the crowd but are bold in their statements and ideas; community dedication, bold ideas and clear positions,” according to the writer, that is what makes for a good solid candidate. (Culture Kitchen, August, 2006)
Check out the entire article at: http://culturekitchen.com/mole333/blog/the_community_candidate_concept_what_makes_a_go
Progress With Purpose!
12 years ago
2 comments:
Being a community person could be a convenient disguise. Our present board president is often mistaken as a community person. But if you look closer, he has been paid for most if not all of the positions he's ever had. His actions have proven that he is not a champion of the teachers or parents. MC was also mistaken for a community person but for the most part he was only tootin his own horn. There is so much hope and support for you because you have been much more of a straight shooter with your questions and evaluations of issues. I and probably many will hope and pray when you crossover to the other side to sit at the table you will still be as you present yourself in the audience today.
Thank you very much. I got a little chuckle that you refer to it as "crossover to the otherside" ... I will be held to a different standard for sure because of legal obligations in terms of how MUCH I can speak about publically, but at the end of the day --my VOTE will always been done for the RIGHT REASONs! That's a promise!
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